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The pandemic has prolonged the post-graduation transition amid a tough economy. With the lack of in-person interaction, young professionals are trying to adjust to a diminishing social circle.

Virginia is on the verge of legalizing recreational marijuana for adults and trying to learn from other states how to make sure the rollout is as equitable as possible, despite the pandemic.

Heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures across the U.S. have kept winter storm warnings in effect from Washington to the Great Lakes into northern New England and a large section of the South.

Once the pandemic began, many countries prevented crew members from leaving ships. Some ended up trapped at sea for more than a year. Maritime organizations are pushing for more seafarer protections.

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many aspects of everyday life, and health care has arguably experienced some of the greatest changes. Charlene Mallory, a Hudson resident, recently called for a doctor’s appointment for the first time since before the pandemic after experiencing headaches and fatigue for a couple of weeks. But when she called her doctor’s office, she got some surprising instructions – she needed to test negative for COVID-19 before she could be seen in person.

Health experts in Europe say the continent is facing a third wave of coronavirus infection — exacerbated by virulent new strains and a lack of vaccines.

The Patriots will seek their NFL-record seventh Super Bowl victory when they face the Seahawks on Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

Congress is debating whether to hike the federal minimum wage as part of the latest coronavirus relief package. NPR hears from workers who make minimum wage and traces the history of the minimum wage.

Listen to a highlight from composer Richard Danielpour's 15-movement piano cycle, which was inspired by essential workers' response to the pandemic.

The Village of Yellow Springs has passed a resolution declaring Juneteenth a holiday.